MBA Engineering, a supplier of pioneering laser cutting and metal fabrication equipment, has invested heavily in its machinery moves department, as it looks to become the industry’s go-to supplier of advanced, comprehensive machine moving services. To head up this new department, MBA Engineering has recently appointed Shane Hudson, a specialist engineer
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Yorkshire Water invites firms to bid for £1bn contracts
Yorkshire Water is on the lookout for firms to join a multi-supplier framework for a £1bn programme of civils and building work. The programme is split into two frameworks - a "complex civils" framework and a "minor framework". The 'minor framework' has two lots covering minor civil and building works and
Yorkshire firm engineers maximum efficiency with machinery investment
A high-end precision engineering company in Rotherham has invested significantly in its existing machinery to meet its full order book for the coming years. Newburgh Precision Limited has used two six-figure funding packages from Lombard Asset Finance to reinvest in and refurbish its machinery assets. The investment will increase the company’s
Sheffield law firm shows impressive low carbon footprint
Wake Smith Solicitors in Sheffield has come top in two categories for low carbon emissions in a national environmental survey. The 100-strong firm reported the lowest total carbon emissions and the lowest emissions per employee of the 59 nationwide firms that provided information to the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA) 2018 annual
Rudding Park invests in a green transport future with EV charge points from ENGIE
ENGIE, an energy and services company with operations in Leeds, has partnered with luxury Yorkshire hotel Rudding Park to install electric vehicle charge points for guests. Visitors to the award-winning hotel in Harrogate will now be able to charge their electric vehicles free of charge thanks to the addition of newly
High-voltage specialist Smith Brothers secures contract with CHP giant
Elland-based high-voltage power contractor Smith Brothers has secured an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) contract with sustainable energy specialist P3P Partners, marking the electrical engineering firm’s first foray into the fast-growing combined heat and power (CHP) market. A leading provider of CHP services, P3P develops energy-efficient centres across the UK and has
Greater support for housebuilders required to meet Government electric vehicle charging plans
The UK’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure specialist, Fulcrum, has welcomed the Government’s proposals to install charging points in new homes, business parks and lampposts, but recommends more support for housebuilders to ensure its success. Fulcrum’s head of EV Charing Solutions Foad Albakri said: “The Government’s consultation needs to be clear on
Work to dismantle gasholder on the National Grid site in Sheffield gets underway
£500k Northern Powerhouse loan helps engineers fulfil a tall order!
A Yorkshire company which specialises in installing telephone masts has secured £500,000 funding from NPIF-Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. The loan will allow Doncaster-based 8point8 Support to fulfil a major new contract in Netherlands and create ten
Shredder investment reduces fuel consumption by 60 per cent waste to energy plant
Construction and commercial waste management specialist Rabbit Waste Management Ltd has more than halved the energy required to power its shredding line, resulting in cost savings of approximately £60,000 per year. Rabbit commissioned the UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e shredder in November 2017, in a bid to lower the level of dust, fines,